We live in a rapidly aging society, and with it face big challenges and opportunities

By David CraneMay. 28, 2018

We can make big gains in healthy aging and in the use of technology to improve the lives of older Canadians. But we cannot gloss over the huge challenges in health care, care-giving, housing, and other needs for an aging population.

Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos pictured on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andew Meade

TORONTO—A recent press release in the name of Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos boasted that “by our actions, the Government of Canada is ensuring that all Canadians have the support they need when they leave work and can live in a safe, secure, and dignified retirement.”

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